Be Unmessablewith: The Podcast hosted by Josselyne Herman-Saccio

A Simple Guide To Being Alive with Dr. David Rabin

Be Unmessablewith: The Podcast hosted by Josselyne Herman-Saccio

Show Notes

In this episode of Be Unmessablewith the podcast, Dr. Dave Rabin, a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and co-founder of Apollo Neuro specializing in the treatment of chronic stress and trauma, discusses his new book, A Simple Guide to Being Alive, which explores chronic stress, ancient healing techniques, and the impact of modern society on mental health. He emphasizes the importance of understanding our responses to overstimulation and the dopamine economy, while introducing his invention, Apollo Neuro, as a tool for resetting the body and promoting present-moment awareness. The discussion also delves into the significance of bottom-up learning and the need to separate our identity from our thoughts and feelings, ultimately encouraging a journey of self-discovery and embracing our inner child.

In this episode, Josselyne Herman-Saccio and Dr. Dave Rabin explore the themes of identity, language, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of de-thingifying oneself, the power of language in shaping our self-perception, and the need to transcend limitations imposed by societal beliefs. The conversation emphasizes the journey of self-discovery, the significance of asking the right questions, and the role of evocative language in fostering curiosity. Practical steps to achieve emotional safety and presence are also shared, highlighting the accessibility of these tools in everyday life.

Biggest Takeaways in this episode: The book stems from over 10 years of research on chronic stress.

Ancient techniques can effectively address mental illness.

Modern society overwhelms us with information and stimuli.

We are not broken; we adapt to a dysfunctional environment.

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Check out Dr. David Rabin's new book http://www.simpleguide.life

Find Dr. David: Website: https://www.drdave.io/

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